Kara P Sarantis
Email: ********@***********.***
Address:
City: Manchester
State: NH
Zip: 03104
Country: USA
Phone: 603-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Find employment with a company where my skills and experience will be an asset to the business while furthering my knowledge and abilities in the process.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Seacoast Career Schools, Manchester NH 1/2001 to 6/2011 (Medical Coding)
High School Dipolma from Pinkerton Academy, Manchester NH 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Executive Summary
Find employment with a company where my skills and experience will be an asset to the business while furthering my knowledge and abilities in the process.
Core Qualifications
Staff development
Supervision and training
Service
Sales
Business Development
Leadership
Event management and Promotion
Customer relations
Administration skills
Operations management
Customer relations
Sound judgment
Computer-savvy
Calm under pressure
Time management
Team Player
Great communication skills
Fast learner
Interpersonal skills
Sound judgment
Professional Experience
November 2011 to Current
Sephora LVMH Nashua, NH
Lead Manager
Work in partnership with the Store Manager to recruit and hire new associates
Help develop sales Associates.
Keep up to date with store merchandising standards, brand partnerships, sales, payroll compliance and service initiatives.
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
Create a positive selling environment through teamwork, to enable the counter to meet or exceed sales and loyalty expectations
Review and analyze business performance of daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual sales results
Reviewed advertising calendar and ensure proper execution of events
July 2008 to November 2011
Macy's-Lancoôme Manchester, NH
Business Manager
Created a positive selling environment through teamwork
Enable the counter to meet or exceed sales and loyalty expectations .
Sold merchandise through effective customer service techniques and professional selling skills to reach personal productivity goals
Recruited, trained, coached, motivated and developed new and incumbent associates on company policies, procedures, product knowledge, and personal and department productivity goals
Reviewed and analyzed business performance of daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual sales results.
Reviewed advertising calendar and ensure proper execution of events.
Ensured timely processing of new receipts, damages, testers, and return to vendors through delegation to self and staff.
Attended and actively participated in Counter Manager meetings and Vendor Seminars to maintain highest level of product knowledge
Supervised proper presentation, organization, storing, and replenishment of stock
Coached Associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors.
October 2006 to July 2008
Sephora Salem, NH
Product Consultant
Preformed makeovers
Helped direct and assist clients in their purchases.
Maintained "Area of Pride" Greeted and welcomed all clients
Worked towards achieving stores daily goals.
June 2003 to October 2006
Macy's Bedford, NH
Beauty Advisor
Developed and maintained my clientele including phone contact, letters and phone calls.
Applied make-up on the customer and performing make-overs.
Followed up on customer requests; ensuring the customer remains satisfied even after she has left the store.
Remained current and knowledgeable on register systems.
Maintained my own "Area of pride" - i.e.
portion of the selling floor for which you are responsible for keeping it clean and "shoppable".
Education
2011 Seacoast Career Schools Manchester, NH
Medical Coding
2002 Pinkerton Academy Derry, NH
High School Diploma